About the City

Your Local Government

The City of Campbell River is a local government entity, governed by an elected council. The City provides services to more than 35,000 residents of Campbell River.

Like other municipalities in British Columbia, the City is guided by the Community Charter and the Local Government Act, which establish the jurisdiction and governing powers of local governments. 

Who We Are

Incorporated as a village in 1947 and later designated a municipal district, Campbell River became a city in 2005.

The citizens of Campbell River are represented by seven City Council members, including the Mayor. 

City staff are organized into divisions and departments, which are guided by the overall leadership of the City Manager (the Chief Administrative Officer). 

The City delivers a variety of day-to-day services such as water delivery, sewer, roads and parks maintenance, recreational programming, customer and financial services and much, much more. In all, the City delivers more than 100 services to the community!

The City also works to progress Council’s strategic priorities. Current Council priorities are laid out in the 2023 to 2026 Strategic Plan. They are:

  • Healthy and Safe Community
  • Housing
  • Community Growth
  • Collaboration
  • Organizational Capacity

Read Council’s 2023 to 2026 Strategic Plan.

More information about how the City is working to support Campbell River and the community can be found in our financial plans and reports. 

Read the City's Financial Plans and Annual Reports.

Our Motto

The City’s motto is “Enriched by Land and Sea”. 

Our motto is reflected in Campbell River’s Coat of Arms. To learn more about the Coat of Arms and other City symbols — such as the flag and City of Campbell River logo — go to the City Crest, Logo, Flag webpage.

Our Corporate Mission Statement

The mission of the Corporation of the City of Campbell River is to deliver quality services in a fiscally responsible manner that promotes prosperity and social, economic and environmental health for current and future generations.

Learn about the City's corporate mission, vision and values.  

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